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head-on collision
/ˈhɛd ɒn kəˈlɪʒən/
a direct frontal crash between two vehicles
The police reported a serious head-on collision on the highway last night.
Two vehicles crashed directly into each other, causing significant damage and injuries.
Engineering
technical
A collision where two vehicles or objects moving in opposite directions strike each other directly head-on.
The investigation revealed that the head-on collision was caused by a driver crossing the median strip.
The crash occurred because one vehicle crossed into the opposite lane, leading to a direct frontal impact.
Common in traffic accidents, often resulting in severe damage due to the combined force of both vehicles.
Collocations
avoid a head-on collisionto prevent a direct frontal crashsurvive a head-on collisionto remain alive after a severe frontal impact
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage in Reports
In accident reports, 'head-on collision' is often used to emphasize the severity of the impact.
Gold Rule
Precision in Descriptions
Use 'head-on collision' only when the vehicles are moving directly toward each other; otherwise, use 'frontal collision'.
Word Origin
Derived from the combination of 'head-on' (directly facing) and 'collision' (a crash or impact).
Usage Notes
Primarily used in technical and legal contexts to describe severe traffic accidents.
Word Breakdown
head-on
directly facing
adjectivecollision
a crash or impact
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